idées.outings in Alsace368 places
Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines · 68
This Renaissance building with two turrets on Keufer Square in Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines once housed the mining administration and town hall. A central turret contains a silver-bearing galena block commemorating the 16th-century discovery of a 600 kg silver block.
Discover this place
Soultzeren · 68
Perched at 1053 meters in the Tanet massif, Lac Vert (7.2 ha) is named for its reflected fir trees and a summer algae. Accessible by car, it offers a 2-hour hike to Lac du Forlet via the ridges.
Discover this place
Kaysersberg Vignoble · 68
This 15th-century castle, a classified historic monument, now houses the Alsace Vineyard and Wine Museum. Since 1561, the Alsatian Brotherhood of Saint Stephen has monitored wine quality here, a mission revived in 1947 after a break.
Discover this place
Sewen · 68
Lake Alfeld, shaped by glacial erosion and held by a 30-meter dam built in 1888, offers spectacular views of the Doller Valley. A 40-minute hike from the dam leads to the Chalet and its waterfall.
Discover this place
Ensisheim · 68
Built in the 19th century, Alsatian washhouses line the rivers. The restored Ensisheim washhouse borders the Quatelbach and opens onto a walk along the town's ramparts.
Discover this place
Sewen · 68
Lake Sewen, a preserved site ideal for fishing, is home to carp, trout, pike, and perch. Access on foot from the church or by car near the Villa du Lac.
Discover this place
Wattwiller · 68
Two early 20th-century manor houses, rebuilt after 1918, stand on the site of the former medieval Weckenberg castle, which disappeared during the Thirty Years' War.
Discover this place
Réguisheim · 68
The Eiblen and Illfeld regional nature reserve near Réguisheim spans over 81 hectares along the Ill River. It features wild habitats, flood meadows, and a conservation orchard with 47 ancient fruit varieties, hosting rich flora and fauna including beavers and notable bird species.
Discover this place
Kaysersberg Vignoble · 68
The Sigolsheim necropolis on Blutberg hill honors 1,589 French WWII soldiers, including 792 Maghrebis and 15 Jews. A nearby American monument pays tribute to US fighters fallen in Alsace. Access is forbidden from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Discover this place
Oberlarg · 68
Five remarkable trees, including one 33 meters tall and wide, stand in a pasture west of the Ebourbettes farm, near the Swiss border and a beautiful oratory.
Discover this place
Kaysersberg Vignoble · 68
This stone building in the heart of Kaysersberg first served as a hospital until the 19th century before becoming a gendarmerie in the 20th century.
Discover this place
Wattwiller · 68
In Wattwiller, near Hartmannswillerkopf, follow the Siehlbaechle stream to discover its waterfall from a footbridge. This torrential stream originates at Molkenrain and passes through the village before reaching the local bottling plant.
Discover this place
Lapoutroie · 68
In the heart of Pays Welche, the Faudé combines 29 cozy rooms with cuisine inspired by nature and distant flavors. Relax with a terrace, garden, and Kota Grill available by reservation.
Discover this place
Munster · 68
The Hohneck, the second highest peak in the Vosges at 1,364 m, dominates the ridge between Alsace and Lorraine. Its trails attract hikers and chamois, while its panorama spans valleys, the Black Forest, and sometimes the Alps.
Discover this place
Gueberschwihr · 68
Gueberschwihr, a medieval village classified as a historic site since 1970, charms with its half-timbered houses, 12th-century Romanesque bell tower, and vineyards along the Alsace Wine Route.
Discover this place
Sondernach · 68
The Rothenbachkopf, a Vosges summit at 1,316 m, overlooks the Wildenstein and Mittlach valleys. Its high-altitude grasslands and wide panoramas make it a popular spot for hikers.
Discover this place
Kaysersberg Vignoble · 68
Two hikes starting from Kientzheim or Sigolsheim lead to a sunny picnic area. Sigolsheim offers a visit to the national necropolis on Blutberg, with a stunning vineyard view after a steep climb.
Discover this place
Colmar · 68
This German neo-Gothic water tower, built in 1886 by Henri Grüner and Jean-Baptiste-Victor Huen, stood over Colmar until 1984 with its 53 meters height and 1200 m³ capacity. Decommissioned, it remains the oldest in the region.
Discover this place
Levoncourt · 68
Perched above Levoncourt, the Raven's Rock (735 m) offers an open view of the Morimont castle ruins and the Vosges, while the Witch's Rock, near the Ebourbettes farm, overlooks the upper Largue valley and the Swiss Ajoie.
Discover this place
Stosswihr · 68
Old French military cemetery located on the Gaschney path, at the Sattel Pass, on the northern side. A historic memorial site to discover.
Discover this place
Willer-sur-Thur · 68
Ostein Rock, accompanied by the farm-inn below, offers a magnificent panorama of the surrounding peaks and valleys. A view not to be missed.
Discover this place